Medical Officer & Educator – Telemedicine & Teaching
Afrik Project
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a qualified medical doctor to split time between clinical telemedicine work for a Health Management Organisation and teaching doctors preparing for international postgraduate exams. The role combines patient care, curriculum delivery and leadership responsibilities across two partner organisations.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct daily telemedicine consultations, take histories, assess, prescribe and refer patients while maintaining confidential records.
- Provide clinical advice to the HMO’s operations team and help improve protocols and quality‑improvement processes.
- Teach and tutor doctors for exams such as MRCP, MRCS, MRCOG, PLAB and USMLE through one‑to‑one and group sessions, tracking progress and adapting instruction.
- Lead meetings, coordinate staff, tutors and learners, and proactively solve clinical, academic and operational issues.
- Research grant opportunities and assist in writing proposals, with training provided.
- Travel for occasional in‑person assignments (approximately 15% of the role) with transport and accommodation covered.
Required profile
- Medical degree (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent) with at least 2 years post‑graduation experience.
- Full, current registration with your national medical council in good standing.
- Strong clinical experience and confidence in independent patient consultations.
- Excellent spoken and written English and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Demonstrated leadership or people‑management experience.
- Good character verification (references, certificate of good standing or police clearance).
What we offer
- USD 250 per month remuneration.
- Daily telemedicine experience within an HMO setting.
- Opportunity to teach doctors at postgraduate level, enhancing an academic or international career.
- Structured training in grant writing and proposal development.
- Real leadership and people‑management experience.
- Clear pathway to a permanent role after the initial contract.
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